Technician - mid-level experience (II) - Electrical, Cortland, NY

Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Technician - mid-level experience- Electrical to join our Hazardous locations (HAZLOC) team in Cortland, NY. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow a versatile career, facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing on the Electrical Team! 

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

What are we looking for?

The Technician - mid-level experience - Electrical, is responsible for providing technical support for engineering staff, mostly performing duties related to testing.

Salary and benefits information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What you’ll do:

Read apply test methods and test specifications provided by engineering for EUT (equipment under test). Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions. Set up and operate EUT (Equipment Under Test); perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed. Perform testing of products in accordance with international safety standards. Follow sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment. Performing basic analysis of test data and routine calculations. Be comfortable handling flammable gases in accordance with Intertek protocol. May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards. May communicate with clients and management. Perform other work as required.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with 1.5 years of experience in a technical field. Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools. Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats. Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Arduino family of controllers. Ability to program Arduino microcontrollers.  Ability to lift up to 49 pounds. 

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

Associate's degree in electrical or Formal Training Program with 5 months+ experience. 3+ years directly related experience Ability to operate a powered hand truck and fork truck. Previous NRTL experience.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.